Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center vs James Hart School
James Hart School has a higher overall rating of 7.9/10 compared to 7.2/10. James Hart School is significantly larger with 703 students, about 5.1× the size of Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center (139). In math proficiency, James Hart School leads at 23.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center
Ford Heights, IL
7.2/10
Middle School5th – 8th
139 students
James Hart School
Homewood, IL
7.9/10
Middle School6th – 8th
703 students
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| Metric | Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center | James Hart School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.2 / 10 | 7.9 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 4.8 | 6.8 |
| Growth Score | 7.6 | 9.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 96.4% | 44.2% |
| Environment Score | 10.0 | 6.7 |
| State Rank | #1,233 of 3,814 | #693 of 3,814 |
| State Percentile | 68th | 82th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center | James Hart School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 17.0% | 23.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 17.0% | 37.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center | James Hart School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 5th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 139 | 703 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 11.6:1 | 12.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 96.4% | 44.2% |
| District | Ford Heights SD 169 | Homewood SD 153 |
| City | Ford Heights | Homewood |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Ford Heights (60411) | Homewood (60430) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $56,627 | $91,402 |
| Median Home Value | $148,200 | $209,100 |
| Median Rent | $1,156 | $1,419 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 22.4% | 46.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 22.3% | 10.2% |
| Avg Commute | 36 min | 32 min |